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The report examines the implementation of OECMs across six Latin American countries, arguing that while the framework can provide visibility to diverse conservation efforts, its success depends on addressing systemic inequalities, securing tenure rights, and shifting from top-down technocratic monitoring to locally led, rights-based support systems.

The document examines the role of OECMs in promoting inclusive conservation across Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. It highlights that while the region has significant potential due to existing Indigenous and community-led territories, the effectiveness of OECMs is hindered by land tenure insecurity, legal contradictions, and gaps in governance and financing. The report argues that OECMs should not be a mere tool for meeting 2030 targets but part of a long-term journey toward the CBD's 2050 vision, requiring systemic transformations in land rights and economic systems to support local autonomy.